Shyam, started his education (singing, dancing and playing sarangi) at the age of eight with his grand father Magar Gaine, also a great sarangi player and father Ramsharan Nepali, a renowned sarangi maestro of Nepal. Shyam made his first public appearance at a musical competition held at the Royal Nepal Academy at the age of 15. Later on, he created the band Surva and released his first CD. His discography currently included more than 10 publications. He is one of the most noteworthy young instrumentalists of Nepal. His sarangi playing reflects the typical Nepalese style, which is remarkably very soft, melodious and touchy to the heart. He has participated in several performances in Nepal and abroad.